Tuning a Hammond Organ??

[mazz]

Sounds like a home model if it has the actual names of the stops on it. The one that Steve is showing doesn't have any of that, it has drawbars, not switches.I don't think this one will sound like a B3, it sounds like maybe a 60s vintage "Electronic" organ. The SS1 might be the rotating speaker.Sounds like a cool piece but now the tuning mystery is back becaue I don't think it uses the same technology as the one in Steve's picture. The sound "engine" on this one might be transistor generated instead of rotating wheels. Is there a motor in it besides the one for the rotating speaker?Mazz

[jmather]

Hey Mazz - Been busy w/ company at the house so haven't looked in the back of the organ yet...thanks so much for your input, I'll get back asap!Justin

[malcolmdunn]

It seems like you have a non tonewheel model that uses solid state devices called dividers to generate the tones. There will be a master tune control somewhere on the machine - probably hiding at the back. It may be a small shaft with a slot that you turn with a screwdriver.These organs are good fun but don't really compare with tonewheel Hammonds. Look for drawbars the next time you buy one!

[jmather]

thanks Malcolm, I'll look for that shaft thing.Justin